Tioman
Dive Buddy
Established 2010. Over 6,000 students trained. One of Malaysia's most trusted PADI dive centres — located in Kampung Genting, Tioman Island.
Your Trusted Dive Partner
in Tioman Island
Tioman Dive Buddy (TDB) is a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre (IDC) located in Kampung Genting, Tioman Island, Malaysia. Recognized as one of the most established dive centres on the island, TDB has been delivering safe, structured, and internationally accredited scuba diving training since 2010.
We offer a complete range of PADI-certified courses — from entry-level Open Water Diver through Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and specialty courses like Sidemount and Freediver, all the way to professional-level Divemaster and full Instructor Development programs.
All courses are conducted by experienced, multilingual PADI instructors with extensive local diving knowledge of Tioman Island's marine environment, ensuring high training standards, safety compliance, and real-world diving competence.
Whether you are discovering scuba diving for the first time or planning to turn diving into a professional career, Tioman Dive Buddy offers a trusted, proven, and career-focused pathway in one of Malaysia's top diving destinations.
PADI 5 Star IDC
Centre Number: S-24072
Explore TDB
Take a virtual walk around our dive centre in Kampung Genting, Tioman Island.
What Sets Us Apart
Professional Team
Experienced bilingual PADI Professionals passionate about the reef and happy to share their knowledge of fish and critters.
PADI 5 Star IDC
The highest standards of quality, safety, professionalism and value expected from a PADI member. Safety and comfort are top priority.
PADI Courses
More time in the water, repeat skills more often, and receive personal attention. We certify confident, capable, and safety-conscious divers.
Safety First
Our instructors regularly refresh Emergency First Response and Rescue Diver skills, staying up to date with the latest PADI standards.
Hassle-Free Diving
No rinsing, carrying, or setting up gear! We handle everything from arrival to departure, with pier pick-up and drop-off available.
Environment Friendly
We see all divers as ambassadors for the oceans. Good environmental practice is integral to our dive education and community outreach.
TDB's Instructors
A team of PADI professionals ready to give you the best diving experience in Tioman.
Kim
PADI Instructor
Kimi Lim
Co-Owner / PADI Instructor
Chua ST
PADI Instructor
Complete PADI Pathway
From first breath to instructor — we cover the full PADI certification pathway.
Open Water Diver
Your first scuba certification. Dive to 18m worldwide.
View Course →Advanced Open Water
5 adventure dives. Deep, night, wreck, navigation, buoyancy.
View Course →Rescue Diver
Emergency management, self-rescue, and rescue scenarios.
View Course →Divemaster
Your first pro-level certification. Lead, guide, assist.
View Course →IDC Program
Become a PADI Instructor. Teach diving worldwide.
View Course →Sidemount
Technical precision. Tanks on your sides, not your back.
View Course →Freediver
Explore the ocean on a single breath. No tanks needed.
View Course →Fun Dive Package
Already certified? Join us for guided recreational dives.
View Package →Ready to Dive
With Us?
Start your underwater journey with one of Malaysia's most established PADI dive centres. From beginner to instructor — we've got you covered.